One Million Years Of Joy
Welcome to The One Million Years of Joy show. I am Dr. Andreea Vanacker, author, entrepreneur, speaker, brain tumor survivor and brain science lover, and my purpose is to spread more joy in this world. Join us weekly to listen to interviews with global guests who share their stories about finding and spreading joy, along with insights from my research on joy, purpose and holistic wellbeing. Help us spread the joy and tell us what brings you joy by taking part in our global study: https://www.andreeavanacker.com/joy
Episodes

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Key lessons from a 35 year career with Sylvie Demers (Canada)
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Being named financial personality of the year in 2020 by the "Finance et Investissement" magazine is one, among many, of Sylvie Demers' accolades. Discover her journey with the TD Bank Group that led her to her current role as Chair, Quebec Market, how becoming a mother changed her as a leader and the legacy that she leaves behind as she prepares for her retirement.

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Gitanjali Rao was named "Kid of the Year" in 2020 by TIME magazine for her invention of a device that detects lead contamination in water. She has been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science, a UNICEF Youth Advocate, a National Geo Young Explorer, and she is a published author. Discover her many passions and her aspirations for the future.

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
How work can be a source of joy with Chad Gono (USA)
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Discover the CEO journey of Chad Gono and how he has transformed his company's purpose and values so employees can find meaning and joy every day at work, and why he has replaced his company's financial targets over a 10 year period with 500 stories.

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
How profound experiences shape our lives with Jessica Haertel (Germany)
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
After surviving a kidnapping when she was 17, discover what Jessica learned in the process and how this has shaped her life and view on finding joy.

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
The power of music to transform lives with Jake Groshong (USA)
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Playing for Change CEO, Jake Groshong, works with major artists in over 50 countries to bring music programs to kids. Discover how music is truly a universal language, and how it is transforming young lives and communities.

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
The power of synchronicity with Sky Nelson-Isaacs (USA)
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Discover the science of synchronicity and how you can harness key principles to live better and work smarter with Sky Nelson-Isaacs, author, physicist, speaker, and founder of the Synchronicity Institute.

Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
The joy of being enough with Arbinder Pal (Canada)
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Described as a volcano of positive energy by her friends, discover why Arbinder Pal knows she is enough and why she believes life is not about finding yourself, but about creating yourself.

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
The joy of savouring family moments with Matt Domo (USA)
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Despite his many business accomplishments at Amazon, Microsoft and other companies, discover why Matt Domo chose to prioritize spending time with his family and how this has been his greatest source of joy.

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
The power of courage and compassion with Angelica Robles (USA)
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Former undercover agent, author and film producer, discover Angelica's incredible journey which has been filled with awe, courage and compassion.

Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The joy of creating a better world with Mac McKenzie (UK)
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Discover how Mac McKenzie found his purpose, and how he is now bringing people together to build a better world and to make progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.